contest

Example Sentences

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Four games into his freshman season, Arenas has showcased his talent with creative shots and acrobatic moves at the basket, including a leaping layup early in Saturday’s contest.

From Los Angeles Times

But cheers of "there's only one Josh Kelly" seemed to give the challenger a second wind and he ended the contest on the front foot with flashy work.

From BBC

The Manchester councillor was chosen to represent the party after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was denied permission to enter the contest a week ago.

From BBC

Burrows publicly called for a contest but the one potential challenger, outgoing deputy leader Robbie Butler, decided against standing.

From BBC

That’ll be a lesson that bodes well for us as we go down the stretch to possibly a more contested game against Iowa.”

From Los Angeles Times